Comments on: Super Duty® Chief Engineer Chris Brewer Hosts a Live Chat

By: James Defelice

James Defelice — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:38:46 +0000

i had and still have a good tv commerial for ford i tryed to get ahold of ford no one wants to hear my ideas someone needs to get at me my commerial would be first at superbowel sunday no one caresabout a better tv commerial for ford

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:20:39 +0000

Chris,Wheres the e-locker for the front diff. for all us hard core off-roaders?Hummers&land rovers have them?.Also.who made the rear decals for my 2011f-250 4×4?.They look terrible for a 40k truck,all broken up!!….Don,t quite like the auto turn signals either,very hard to use correctly.Other than that,i like my new truck.

By: Greg Goyeneche

Greg Goyeneche — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:54:41 +0000

I was going to ask about the decision not to offer a manual transmission, but several others have beat me to the question. Unfortunately, the answer from the team (Brewer, Waszczenko, Gryglak, and Rathsburg) is the same Ford-speak.

I currently drive a ‘99.5 F350 Dually with the 6sp ZF. I used to own a ‘95 SHO and decided against a new SHO when they dropped the stick. I now drive an ‘08 BMW M5, and almost didn’t go BMW because they wouldn’t offer a stick in the E60. Fortunately, BMW reconsidered, and I was able to order with the 6sp Getrag.

I may be an anachronism, but I strongly prefer the manual. Can I get used to your auto? Sure, but I have learned to adjust to many unpleasant, or at least unsatisfying compromises. I’m not going to rant and rave about buying Dodge/Cummins, but Ford does make it more difficult to choose their product IMHO. At the time (’98) when the new Super Duties were released to market, Ford rightly bragged about the number of choices available to buyers, and the fact that they allowed more tailoring to individual preferences than any other manufacturer. Unfortunately, you seem to have lost that mindset, and in the process lowered the utility of an otherwise fine product to a number of potential customers.

I would hope that Ford would reconsider and offer a manual transmission as an option. At a minimum, Ford could open a window for MT orders, and then if demand warrants, open another window. I’m in materials management as a professional, and know that ERP and MRP manufacturing software packages allow for a high degree configure to order customization. You should consider taking advantage of the capability of your system.

By: Ford Super Duty Team

Ford Super Duty Team — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:42:13 +0000

Most pickup truck manufacturers now only offer automatic transmissions. With improved Tow/Haul mode and Select Shift technology (which basically enables an automatic transmission to function like a manual), we’re confident that manual transmission customers will begin to appreciate the performance and technology of our all-new 6 speed automatic.

Chris Brewer, chief engineer
Ed Waszczenko, diesel durability engineer
Adam Gryglak, chief diesel engineer
Brian Rathsburg, marketing manager

By: Ford Super Duty Team

Ford Super Duty Team — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:41:03 +0000

Warranty information will be made public in the early part of 2010. The horsepower, torque and 5th whee/conventional tow ratings will be published in spring 2010.

Chris Brewer, chief engineer
Ed Waszczenko, diesel durability engineer
Adam Gryglak, chief diesel engineer
Brian Rathsburg, marketing manager

By: Ford Super Duty Team

Ford Super Duty Team — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:03 +0000

The Heavy Duty truck market has clearly shifted toward automatic transmissions. In fact, most of the manufacturers now only offer automatic transmissions. With improved Tow/Haul mode and Select Shift technology (which basically enables an automatic transmission to function like a manual), we’re confident that manual transmission customers will begin to appreciate the performance and technology of our all-new 6 speed automatic.

Chris Brewer, chief engineer
Ed Waszczenko, diesel durability engineer
Adam Gryglak, chief diesel engineer
Brian Rathsburg, marketing manager

By: larry mcdaniel

larry mcdaniel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:38:20 +0000

what is the fuel ratings for the new super duty

By: Larry Haedicke

Larry Haedicke — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:24:02 +0000

Hi Chris I have a commercial buisness whit all 454 chevys. I am going to trade two of my fleet for a 6.7 if possible. I need the 20 bio rating.the 6.4 2% rating does not work for me in central IL. Is there any way to put a pre order in for a 6.7 either as a test market in our area “Peoria, IL” or when is the first order date I can get ? Also I beive you do not falfto raise the truck body to do major work , is that correct? I really need a responce ASAP. Or please let me know how to cotact someone at Ford .
Thanks Larry H

By: Harry Risher

Harry Risher — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:53:14 +0000

What type of OIL FILTER will the new 6.7 PSD use? It better be the screw off type and not that expensive ,pain in the butt canister-type on the 6.0 PSD !

By: adrian

adrian — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:04:54 +0000

hi why didnt ford kept the twinturbo on the new superdutys i think that they should of kept it